Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with earthy mushrooms and a bold flavor from freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams (1 lb) chicken thighs: Boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 tablespoons black pepper: Freshly ground for the best flavor.
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce: Adds a savory depth to the chicken.
- 3 cloves garlic: Minced for a fragrant kick.
- 1 tablespoon ginger: Minced to add warmth and spice.
- 250 grams (about 9 oz) mushrooms: Sliced shiitake or button mushrooms.
- 3 green onions: Chopped for garnish.
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil: Adds a nutty flavor.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil: For cooking the chicken and mushrooms.
- Salt: To taste.
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing, drying, and chopping the chicken, mincing garlic and ginger, and slicing mushrooms.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the sliced mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add sesame oil, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh mushrooms for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Consider using shrimp or tofu as alternative proteins.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Mushrooms, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner, Stir-fry